The Short-Term Letting Licensing Scheme in Scotland - The Latest Guidance

Introduction

This webinar will provide a summary of new legislation that has been enacted by the Scottish Government to introduce a short-term letting licensing scheme.

Local authorities are required to have a new licensing scheme in place by 1 October 2022.

This webinar will focus on what the new system will look like and how it will fit within planning law around control areas.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Basis for the short term lets licensing scheme and context
• What the licensing scheme will look like in practice
• Which businesses or operations are covered by the new rules
• Timescales for implementation by local authorities
• When must operators submit applications by
• Additional regulatory impact on operators
• Potential effect on operators and neighbours
• Sanctions for non-compliance

This webinar was recorded on 22nd July 2022